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Coronavirus in Kentucky: Gov. Andy Beshear says 6 new deaths from the virus

There have been five reported deaths linked to the new coronavirus in Northern Kentucky.

A Northern Kentucky woman is suing Beshear and Attorney General Daniel Cameron over the travel order imposed to curtail the spread of coronavirus. The lawsuit says Beshear’s order is an unconstitutional infringement on the rights of Kentuckians to travel outside of the state, which is “a fundamental right firmly embedded in this nation’s jurisprudence.”

Beshear on Thursday announced a broad executive order that expanded travel restrictions, banned overnight stays in state parks and allowed the release of certain inmates.

Beshear also spoke on the extended ban on in-person teaching by public schools. The closure expanded to May 1 and Beshear called it, "absolutely necessary."

Beginning Friday, visitors to state parks will not be allowed to stay overnight either at campgrounds or lodges.

J. Michael Brown, Secretary of the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet, said the state had identified 186 prisoners that have been medically screened and have conditions putting them at greater risk to COVID-19. Each will be screened and are class C and D felons, and are party to several conditions upon their release.